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The State of Florida is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States of America. Most of the state is a large peninsula with the Gulf of Mexico on its west and the Atlantic Ocean on its east. Most of the state has a humid subtropical climate, except for southern Florida, where the climate borders on tropical and the Florida Keys, which have a tropical climate. Florida was named by Juan Ponce de León, who landed on the peninsula on 2 April 1513, during Pascua Florida (Spanish for “Flowery Easter,” referring to the Easter season). Florida’s economy relies heavily on tourism. Florida is situated mostly on a large peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Straits of Florida. It extends to the northwest into a panhandle, extending along the northern Gulf of Mexico. It is bordered on the north by the states of Georgia and Alabama, and on the west, at the end of the panhandle, by Alabama. It is near the countries of the Caribbean, particularly the Bahamas and Cuba. Florida’s extensive coastline made it a perceived target during World War II, so the government built airstrips all around the state. Today approximately 400 airports are still in service due to the coastal geography of the state. Florida is one of the largest states east of the Mississippi. Only Alaska and Michigan are larger in water area.
At 345 feet (105 m) above mean sea level, Britton Hill is the highest point in Florida and the lowest highpoint of any U.S. state. Contrary to popular belief, however, Florida is not entirely “flat.” Some places, such as Clearwater, feature vistas that rise 50 to 100 feet (15–30 m) above the water. Much of the interior of Florida, typically 25 miles (40 km) or more away from the coastline, features hills with elevations ranging from 100 to 250 feet (30–76 m) in many locations. Lake County holds the highest point of peninsular Florida, Sugarloaf Mountain, at 312 feet (95 m).

 

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Local News from Florida Today via Yahoo! News

VIERA The Brevard County School Board tentatively approved a tax rate Thursday that lowers property taxes for the 2010-2011 school year.

 

TITUSVILLE The Kennedy Space Center, expected to see its last shuttle launch next year, faces some wrenching changes ahead. But the center and Brevard County have weathered this before and thrived, K...

 

You will be redirected to the page you want to view in seconds. Stephanie Ednie is used to spending about $600 per semester on textbooks for classes at Brevard Community College and then getting stuck...

 

The pile-up of planets in the western sky will add some drama to the slow progress of the heavenly bodies around the solar system. Mars is within two degrees of Saturn tonight, and will draw away as i...

 

ROCKLEDGE En route to Louisiana, a recently purchased shrimp boat went up in flames Thursday morning, sending its two occupants leaping into the Indian River as the vessel drifted to shore as a burne...

 

In the past 30 years, Eric Brown has seen his share of brown lawns on the Space Coast -- especially in May, when Florida's dry season peaks. But not in June and July, months typically beset by afterno...

 

The search for the remains of a missing 22-year-old Bahamian student will continue into early next week at the site where an inmate indicated her body could be buried.

 

The Sebastian Inlet District asked the Florida Secretary of State and the Attorney General to weigh in on whether its elections should be in August or November.

 

COCOA BEACH Brevard County health officials plan to once again post an advisory at Cocoa Beach Pier, warning swimmers of high bacteria levels in the surf.

 

Brevard Public Schools Superintendent Brian Binggeli joined his counterparts from across the state in expressing concern over this year's FCAT results.

 
 

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When the economy was booming, some of Miami's higher-end restaurants didn't see the benefit of Miami Spice's discount dining. Others participated but didn't readily promote the menu. They saw no need ...

 

As Dolphins training camp commences, Ronnie Brown, Brandon Marshall and Chad Henne will look to take the next step in their pro careers.

 

Miami commissioners passed one of the most controversial zoning issues in years Thursday, when they voted to allow developer Mark Siffin to erect a pair of electronic signs almost 500 feet high that w...

 

Over the last week, Venezuelan President Hugo Chvez has broken diplomatic ties with Colombia, warned his nation to prepare for an invasion and threatened to stop crucial oil exports to the United Stat...

 

Calm seas and sunny skies may have spurred a heavy turnout for Wednesday's opener of the two-day statewide lobster recreational miniseason in South Florida. But the balmy weather apparently did nothin...

 

On the day Jim Greer was jailed for alleged fraud, the former Republican Party of Florida chairman found himself in a strange world as he scrambled to find a bail bondsmen, his lawyer, a suit for his ...

 

Lobster hunters diving for dinner will have plenty of company on South Florida waters during the two-day miniseason Wednesday and Thursday -- hundreds of federal, state and local law enforcement offic...

 

If Ann McMaster wanted to stroll the two blocks from the Pinecrest Community Center to her home on Southwest 60th Avenue, she would first take the sidewalk. But as soon as she'd turn the corner to 60t...

 

When the first lady visited Florida's Gulf Coast, she got her feet wet. Will the president dive in? Much may ride on President Barack Obama 's fondness for beaches and body surfing as he readies for n...

 

The filing deadline for Haiti's presidential elections isn't until Aug. 7, but many of the potential contenders are playing coy about their plans and speculation about who will run is rampant.

 
 

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jags are on the field for their first practice of Training Camp.

 

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., -- Our coupon expert details how you can get started saving money each week on groceries.

 

Hot temperatures and high humidity will once again combine today to generate dangerously hot conditions across the area.

 

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. -- An Amber Alert has been cancelled for six-year-old Karmen Barfield.

 

WASHINGTON (AP) - New York Rep. Charles Rangel can expect a September trial before the House ethics committee, the same month he has a primary.

 

LAS VEGAS (AP) - Your smart phone could be spying on you.

 

PALMDALE, Calif. (AP) - An out-of-control wildfire has burned through more than 7 square miles and forced hundreds of evacuations in the hills around Palmdale in northern Los Angeles County.

 

NEW YORK (AP) - Ellen DeGeneres is dancing off "American Idol" after one season and Jennifer Lopez is poised to step in.

 

NEW YORK (AP) - In case 10 minutes isn't enough to show off your guitar solo skills or Lady Gaga impersonation, YouTube has raised the limit it places on video...

 

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. -- A 71-year old St. Johns County man, who was reported missing Thursday, was located shortly before 2:00 a.m. this morning.

 
 

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